The June 2025 issue of The SPARC is available and can be gotten here.
Field Day is Less Than a Month Away – Sign Up Today!
We’re just a few weeks out from Field Day, and so far, only 13 participants have signed up. If you’ve ever been curious about what Field Day is all about, now is the perfect time to get involved!
This is an excellent opportunity for newly licensed hams to ask questions, gain hands-on experience, and get on the air in a supportive environment.
If you’re planning to attend—or even just considering it—please sign up as soon as possible. Early registration helps us plan more effectively and ensure a successful weekend for everyone.
We hope to see you there!
2025 Northeast HamXposition
The 2025 Northeast HamXposition is calling on all amateur radio clubs to participate in this year’s event! This is a great opportunity to showcase your club, connect with fellow operators, and engage with the broader ham radio community. Whether through an exhibit table, forum, or volunteer support, your club’s involvement helps make HamXposition a success. Don’t miss the chance to represent your organization at New England’s premier amateur radio convention!
Click on the image below and you will be redirected to the HamX webpage.
BARC 2026 Officer Elections – Get Involved and Make a Difference!
The June General Meeting will include the election of BARC Officers for the 2026 season. If you are interested in running for a position, please complete the form linked below. This is a great opportunity to get involved, contribute to the club’s success, and help shape its future.
Join Us for a Fun-Filled Field Day 2025 with BARC!
When: June 27-29, 2025
Where: Hale Education Center, Westwood MA. You can find directions here. Directions to Hale Education, Westwood
Time: Setup Friday June 27, at 1PM. Field Day officially begins. 2PM on Saturday June 28 until 2PM Sunday 29
Sign up here: https://forms.gle/gYJjFq5MMb2egyuY8
Whether you’re newly licensed or not yet licensed, we’re here to help you get on the air and experience the excitement of amateur radio. Join us for a hands-on opportunity to connect, learn, and make your first contact under the guidance of experienced operators. Come and discover the world of radio communication – everyone is welcome!
Check out the Field day link here.
Field Day
The May 2025 Issue of The SPARC is Available
The May 2025 issue of The SPARC is available and can be gotten here.
BARC General Meeting, Thursday, May 15
The Boston Amateur Radio Club will have its regular General Meeting Thursday, May 15, at both Artisans Asylum and Zoom. We will begin with a period of socializing at 7:00 and the meeting proper will begin at 7:30. This month’s speaker is Peter, KC1HHO, presenting Introduction to National Traffic System and the Radiogram. This will be an interactive talk so be sure to attend in person if you can.
Zoom Meeting info:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88289485451?pwd=wHwoCWtZfRqe6PfaGEuhTQHavKYGeC.1
Meeting ID: 882 8948 5451
Passcode: BARC
Field Day is June 28–29!
Once again the Boston Amateur Radio Club will be holding Field Day at Hale Education in Westwood. The event itself will be the weekend of June 28–29, with some setup on Friday the 27th. All are welcome.
Plans are currently being discussed on the bostonARC@groups.io mailing list. If you’re interested in helping to plan the event contact Scott, K1SU, at k1su.scott@gmail.com.
New England QSO Party, May 3–4
[From Tom Frenaye, K1KI.] BARC is planning to participate on Sunday, May 4 from Millennium Park in West Roxbury. For more information, see the bostonARC@groups.io mailing list or contact w1bos@arrl.net.
The New England QSO Party on May 3rd and 4th is a great time to check out antenna systems and offers a moderately paced opportunity to work new states and countries. You’ll find a wide variety of participants, from newcomers to experienced contesters, all interested in making contacts with New England stations.
Our goal is to get every one of the counties in New England on the air so we hope you will encourage your members to join in the fun! Even if you can only join the fun for a couple of hours, we’d appreciate it! Will you be QRV? Let us know with a message to info@neqp.org.
The New England QSO Party is 20 hours long overall, in two sections with a civilized break for sleep on Saturday night. It runs from 4 pm Saturday until 1 am Sunday, then 9 am Sunday until 8 pm Sunday. Operate on CW, SSB and/or digital modes on 80-40-20-15-10 meters. For each QSO you’ll give your callsign, a signal report and your county/state. Top scorers can earn a plaque and everyone who sends in a log with 25 QSOs or more will get a certificate. The goal is to work stations anywhere in the world—and their goal is to work New England stations, so you’ll be very popular!
Last year we had logs from 212 New England stations and 516 more logs from around the country and world.
The full rules are here: www.neqp.org/rules. The 2024 results were posted last weekend: https://neqp.org/2024-new-england-qso-party/.
It’s just under three weeks until the 2025 NEQP. Please make some QSOs even if you don’t want to send in a log!
The April 2025 Issue of The SPARC is Available
The April 2025 issue of The SPARC is available and can be gotten here.